[Elizabeth hadn't expected that it could hurt. But she supposes this is the answer to her silent wondering as to how Gai was supposed to fit into her. Her body would no doubt allow it, but like any unused muscle there would be a painful stretch. She takes a moment to own that idea, and nods softly.]

But you have to keep going if I say to, even if it looks like I'm hurting. People wouldn't write books about this if it hurt all the time, would they? So it must feel good after the initial... hurt.